I would like to use this page to show you some of the things I am working on at home and on the computer, explain how they are done and offer some information on sites online that will help you get started on or enhance projects like these that you may want to undertake.

First I would like to show you what you can do with your computer and a program entitled Paint Shop Pro. This background is one of the many that I have created, but there are many other uses. You can customize your webpages, make items to print out and use for a variety of sources at home in craft work, and you can also, as the name implies, paint. I found a wonderful resource page with a tutorial that walks you step by step through your own masterpiece created with the click of a mouse.

There are numerous sites that offer tips and guidelines on how to use Paint Shop Pro. Some sites I have found are easier to follow than others. I have listed those below.

First you need to download Paint Shop Pro, and to do that you need to go to Jasc. This is a 30 day trial program or shareware.

Once you have the Paint Shop Pro, here are some sites that will help you increase your knowledge and abilities.
Cheap Tricks For Paint Shop Pro 4

Web Graphics on a Budget

Paint Shop Pro Web Graphics

Paint Shop Pro Tutorials
Includes the new Beta Version

Paint Shop Pro Web Resources

To create a picture similar to mine you need to visit
Digitoils by Al Dawson

I have recently started scrapbooking. What is scrapbooking? Scrapbooking is taking the family photo album and turning it into something not only artistic and fun, but something more personal and meaningful. These are two of the pages I have created for my daughter's scrapbook.

There are many sites on scrapbooking, but these are a few that I have found that give you ideas into the many things you can do with your own scrapbook.

dMARIE "Creative Scrapbook Headquarters"

Scrapbook Ideas

Keeping Memories Alive

Memories of Yesterday

Scrapbooks n' More

The Scrap Patch

I am by no means a professional, but I do enjoy arts and crafts for personal enjoyment. I hope you will come back and check with me often. I plan on adding to this page as new projects arise or as old ones progress.

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